Base (2019) and TOD scenario (2045) FAR estimates

Test estimated TOD scenario (2045) FAR estimates against FAR

To test the reasonableness of FARs in this allocation, estimated TOD scenario FARs are checked against FARs identified in the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element (Policy 1B2).

Note: According to the Comprehensive Plan, β€œThe Transit Oriented Corridor (TOC) overlay FAR supersedes the FAR of some underlying future land use designations as per Policy 1B3 below.” Therefore, some excess FARs identified in this analysis are in fact allowed in the FLU policy.

This allocation, and the underlying socioeconomic data, are based on Dwelling Units and Employment figures. To estimate FAR, these units were converted into square feet using the following assumptions.

  • 1 Employee results in 400 square feet of building area
  • 1 Dwelling Unit results in 1,200 square feet f building area